Dry cookies

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Dry cookies are the perfect snack to serve with tea on an afternoon among friends.

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Ingredients

2 eggs

Zest of one lemon

150 grams / (5 1/3 ounces) sugar

50 grams / (1 3/4 ounces) softened margarine

250 grams / (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200ºC / (400ºF).

Step 2

In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the eggs, sugar and the lemon zest until obtain a very creamy mixture. Add the margarine and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until well incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour and beat until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.

Step 3

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place on top small portions of the dough with a spoon. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies begin to brown (the time depends on the oven).

Step 4

Turn off the oven and let cool completely. Serve the cookies with tea or coffee.